Sia
Of Scandinavian origin, meaning "victory" or "triumphant".
Name Census estimates that about 2,545 living Americans carry the first name Sia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sia today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sia births was 2022 (212 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Sia is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 13 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.5K
~ 1 in 134,678 Americans
Peak year
2022
212 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
1991 SSA rank
#1,270
Tracked since 1968
Gender
Gender distribution for Sia
Out of the 2,579 babies given the name Sia since 1880, 99.8% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Sia as a male name
- Ranked #9,425 in 1991
- 5 male births in 1991
- Peak: 1991 (5 births)
Sia as a female name
- Ranked #1,270 in 2024
- 183 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (212 births)
Popularity
Sia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sia from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 1,026 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 17 states and territories. California, New Jersey, New York recorded the most babies named Sia, while Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 93 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sia
The name Sia has its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India, believed to have been derived from the word "siddha," which means "accomplished" or "perfected." This name gained popularity in the Indian subcontinent during the medieval period.
One of the earliest known references to the name Sia can be found in the Hindu sacred text, the Mahabharata. It mentions a character named Sia, who was a skilled archer and warrior. Additionally, in the 7th century AD, there was a famous Indian mathematician and astronomer named Sia Siddhanta, who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy.
Historically, the name Sia has been associated with individuals who have achieved great accomplishments or attained a high level of spiritual enlightenment. One notable figure was Sia al-Hadrami, an 11th-century Sufi mystic and scholar from Yemen, who played a crucial role in spreading Islamic teachings in Southeast Asia.
In the realm of art and culture, Sia Furler, born in 1975, is a renowned Australian singer-songwriter and music video director. She is known for her unique vocal style and has won numerous awards, including nine ARIA Music Awards and a Billboard Music Award.
Another notable Sia was Sia Lloyd Benjamins, a South African activist who fought against apartheid and advocated for women's rights. She was born in 1904 and played a significant role in the anti-apartheid movement during the 20th century.
Furthermore, Sia Nyorkor Mensah, born in 1940, was a Ghanaian politician and women's rights activist. She served as the chairperson of the National Council on Women and Development in Ghana and worked tirelessly to promote gender equality and women's empowerment.
In the field of literature, Sia Figiel, born in 1967, is a renowned Samoan novelist and poet. Her works explore themes of identity, culture, and the experiences of indigenous Pacific Islanders. She has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Commonwealth Writers' Prize.
While the name Sia has its roots in ancient India, it has been embraced and celebrated across various cultures and regions throughout history, reflecting the diverse and accomplished individuals who have carried this moniker.
People
Sia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,545 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 134,678 US residents.
Is Sia a common name?
We classify Sia as "Rare". It ranks above 94.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,579 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sia most popular?
The single biggest year for Sia was 2022, when 212 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sia is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sia a female name?
Yes, 99.8% of people registered as Sia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.